barter


1bar·ter

verb \ˈbär-tər\

Definition of BARTER

intransitive verb
: to trade by exchanging one commodity for another
transitive verb
: to trade or exchange by or as if by bartering
bar·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun

Origin of BARTER

Middle English bartren, from Anglo-French *bareter to do business, exchange, alteration of Old French barater — more at barratry
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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